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Do you need to relax? Do your muscles and joints ache? Do you feel stiff? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then our new Ocean Wave Massage Bed is for you. Rejuvenate your body as you float above the warm water with nine jets massaging you from underneath the strong, thin plastic membrane.

This week I reviewed a recent journal article entitled "Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction in Athletes". With winter approaching and more people suffering from respiratory problems I thought it would make a good topic. First, let's look at some definitions.

When is it best to apply cold and when to apply heat? At first it may seem like a simple question. Surely they're opposite and one is right and one is wrong. Not so! Confusion occurs because, although there are a few fundamental rules, there are other factors which influence which modality is best applied under certain circumstances. You'll find some difference of opinion among physios and doctors too, but for what it's worth here's my advice.

You don't need a baseball bat and a Sicilian accent to get intimate with kneecap pain. Pain in the patella (kneecap) region is one of the most common complaints afflicting athletes from many sports. Common provoking activities include squatting, walking up and downstairs, prolonged sitting or standing, kneeling, cycling and running and there may also be an associated grinding feeling or click in the kneecap.

With the winter running season approaching it's time to look at a very common injury that affects runners of various shapes, sizes, ages and abilities - ITB friction syndrome. It usually starts as a dull ache on the outside of the knee but can progress to an extremely sharp and disabling pain.

With a little preparation and light exercise you can ensure you arrive in top physical condition for your overseas trip.

Muscle stretching is one topic that many patients ask us about, especially since there is often reports in the media about the effectiveness or otherwise of various routines. Here is a summary of the most frequently asked questions and our answers!

Why Physios Are Nags! No doubt about it, physio’s are great naggers. And when it comes to nagging, our number one is posture. We don’t necessarily want to be such nags, it’s just that we see so many posture related problems and the overall standard of the general population’s posture is pretty bad.

Becoming more aware of the nature of injuries and warning signs will ensure you know when it is an appropriate time to seek treatment. Early presentation to physio is important to ensure a full and speedy recovery from significant injuries.